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philh
Explorer II
Nov 02, 2021

Modding the new 5th wheel

3rd mobile trailer, on our 2nd park model too... and old enough to be spoiled. Just wish I was rich enough to be more spoiled

Before delivery, had dealer install a fireplace. Wasn't a factory option, but they loved it so much they ordered several more and sent a note to the factory, they need to consider adding it as an option

Also had the dealer add an EMS.

Working on organizing cabinets
Installing outdoor "minor" weather station
Remote Thermostat
moved LR TV to BR, installed 2.1 sound bar
Installed larger LR TV complete with 5.1 sound bar and locking articulating mount
Added rasberry pi unit and got sirius and tivo working on it.
Installed a wire rack in the front compartment.
Bed topper added
In process of converting a huge amount of wasted space where water pump is located to storage space.
Future projects also include adding vertical LED tail/brake lights
Wife is doing a GREAT JOB organizing kitchen, bath, and BR. She built beautiful wood shelving units in hanging clothes closet.
Figured out that OTR Mobile (cell internet), not only wouldn't work with Winegard unit. Best part, I lowered my cost and ended up with better service in the process

11/11 Ford TPMS gets added to the trailer. Camera will have to wait until we get settled at our winter home.
MorRyde gets the trailer on 11/16 for IS and probably pass through slide. Only issue, they took a ton of space out of pass through to clear toilet pipe to black tank. That is probably my biggest design complaint, They took up a ton of space for one lousy pipe to black tank.

Haven't figured out where the honey pot will go. Thinking it may end up in the truck bed. Not sure it will ride well on the ladder.

We leave for the first real vacation to key west in many years on 11/19. Then off to our winter home near Tampa, where I will continue working from home.

This is our 5 year plan coming to fruition, albeit a bit early thanks to covid.

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